Entirely grown, spun and dyed within the Western Massachusetts Fibershed region, our lovely Yearling yarn is naturally boasts colors utilizing Cutch, Cochineal, Madder, and Logwood.

Yearling is a 3-strand single ply worsted weight yarn; the 3 strands are gently twisted together to create the illusion of a single ply but with greater strength. Made from 85% wool and 15% alpaca, this is a soft and warm yarn with a bit of drape and a slight halo.

In designing this yarn we worked with the mill and requested that the multi-colored fleeces be only lightly carded in order to retain the individual colors rather than completely blending into a single neutral tone. Every stitch on your needle will reveal a different combination of the various shades of the Shetland flock: white, grey, musket, and moorit.

We offer a spectrum of skein-dyed colorways using plants and insects which have been part of traditional dye applications for centuries. Overdying the varying Shetland shades results in brighter color on the highlights and a deeper shade on the darker details lending much interest to the color of this yarn.

D E T A I L S
worsted weight, 3-strand single ply

approx. 2 oz (60g) | 140 yards (128 meters)

suggested needle : US 7-9

fiber : 85% wool | 15% alpaca

breed : shetland | huacaya

clip : 2019 | 2020

fibershed : western massachusetts

mill : woolen-spun in southern vermont

color : skein dyed in western massachusetts

C A R E
Hand wash in cool water with a gentle pH-balanced soap according to label directions. Squeeze gently and lay flat to dry out of direct sunlight. Shape to desired measurements; smooth stitches and align seams properly.